RB07OSU said:

Great idea, the game was gotten less appealing with early enrollees not playing in it. I was thinking when Sanchez announced it would have been cool to see him play in the game, he certainly has the talent to compete with the seniors there.

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It'll be interesting seeing juniors get possibly 2 years of AA film to go with their HS highlights.

Thinner Sully looks really good.

wolves2002 said:

And a salary plan that was approved by shareholders with Elon and his brother not voting their shares.

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The issue is numerous other conflicts of interest on the board, paired with a massive package that has no comparison on the open market... it's a valid concern.
It's pretty rare for Delaware to side with the little guy; it's exactly why it's such a popular place for businesses to incorporate.

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Just wanted to take another dig at Auburn

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And that’s always the right thing to do.

Fuck Musselman and everybody in his family going both back in time and into the future for a hundred generations.

Really tough loss. Would assume most teams practice the breakaways from offensive perspective, versus the defensive. I very well know that a 2 on one break, if executed even half correctly, spells doom for the defensive guy, but you gotta make it tough nonetheless. Defensive discipline seems to always be with the other teams, and not the Buckeyes. Other than isos, most teams run the same offensive set, with an outside weave, trying to work the ball in closer for a dash to the basket, or a stop and pop. Other teams seem to work the switches, pick-n-rolls, from a defensive perspective better than tOSU. Even from drifting back to play D when our shot goes up, forgoing any chance for a rebound. Would assume that tOSU has an assistant coach that handles defensive training. Also notice when the game gets tight, our players pass the ball off, rather than looking for their shot. Seem more scared to shoot and miss than confident they're going to make it. Yeah, we're young, but remember, these kids have been playing the game - at high levels- since they were 6 years old.

Just came from the Mariotti thread, and here's a plan. Ask Schlegel about 'new' techniques of S&C. Maybe Mariotti has been a guru for many years, and he doesn't need/want to visit other programs to get some fresh ideas. Dunno, but a Schlegel, who's got a company that specializes in outside training for athletes, probably, or should, be traveling to different campuses, to get new ideas for his business. Same as other OCs go to different schools to get other/different/new ideas etc. Would assume Schleg would get in touch with Coach Mick, and clue him in. Lotta ifs there, but seems workable, given the fellowship of former tOSU players/coaches in this world.

CMic said:

I think what he meant to say was: “cheating isn’t as fun as it was in the good old days“.

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Definitely has "mob after prohibition was repealed" vibes.

Steve19 said:

Yes. We've become a generation that wears baggy clothes and knee-length underwear and running shorts to hide our lack of muscles and plentitude of fat. Unable to think or play on their own, a ready market buys performance enhancement and virtual experiences and then complains that they feel tired all the time.

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Fucking Beatniks running around in their Lulumon pants and rubber shoes have to be the ultimate sign of a decaying empire running on its last fumes. The last party before things go dark. Zuckerberg sees the writing on the wall which is why he's building his impenetrable survival bunker on Kauai. If there's any justice in this world, he never makes it off the tarmac at Moffet Field.

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I've changed the format per majority request and comments. I think this thread can be closed, having served its purpose, so we can discuss the details in the main thread. Thanks for the feedback.

What are some of the specifics you guys are hoping to see as far as performance this season? Obviously we want to see it be the best ever but realistically:

1. I think the biggest for me is seeing JT establish consistency. Guy takes over two games per year it seems but other weeks if he were young enough there’d be an amber alert.

2. same with Sawyer albeit I don’t think he has the same caliber as JT to be a player that dominates or takes over games — but he can still be impactful and disruptive. Going to need more consistency if this defense takes the next step to get this program’s monkey off its back.

3. Josh Simmons: some are higher on him here and that’s fine but some of his performances made my skin crawl. Probably a little recency bias talking here but that effortless block that led to a sack in the cotton bowl where his body language screamed “fuck this” (like most of the team’s did) it was just gross. I’ll take it as a positive if he can sustain mediocrity which he seemed capable. If he takes another step it’s a bonus but I don’t expect much.

4.) the Jud/Hedo duo: this is going to be fascinating from a locker room and on the field dynamic. Will Henderson be reliable late in the season? History says no. Happy to be wrong - but he just doesn’t seem built to be a reliable ball carrier. I know he stayed to prove otherwise in conjunction with a nice cash infusion. Running back should be a strength with Hayden both.

The room itself looks stable and we seeemingly shouldn’t be worried about catastrophe over one single injury.

Sonny Styles: this will be unpopular but I’d like to see more consistency here too. Absurd potential, occasional flash: that’s what he’s been to me and I’d like to see more consistent production out of him too.

I dunno maybe I went off the rails but the depth chart made me think of things to look out for in 2024; if that should be a different thread I’ll pack my shit and leave. (And go to a new thread)

I can’t stay out of here sorry

SETH TOWNS, EVERYONE. At 26 years old, Seth Towns is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, players in college basketball. After all the bumps, bruises and torn ligaments he suffered at Harvard and Ohio State, Towns transferred to Howard in May 2023 for his eighth season of college hoops.

With one look at Towns’ box scores, I could argue that the 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward has saved some of his best for last.

Across 19 appearances for the Bison, Towns has averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per contest. Those points, rebounds and assists are all career bests for the Columbus native — yes, even better than his averages as the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2018.

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In a recent interview with ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Towns said his improved knee health and a restructured relationship with basketball have allowed him to thrive on the hardwood.

After sitting out the first three games while awaiting NCAA clearance, Towns came off the bench for three games, and has been in the starting lineup since. He's averaging 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, shooting 37.4% from 3-point range. He has scored in double figures in 16 of 19 games, including 26 points against Mount St. Mary's and 27 against Cincinnati.
"I'm playing the best since my sophomore year," Towns said. "Now I'm 26. It's a huge difference in how I'm playing the game."
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Blakeney has been most impressed by Towns' work ethic. He recalls a specific instance against La Salle, when he subbed out Towns for a breather; moments later, Blakeney looked up to see Towns walking past him to sub himself back in the game.
"I was like, you just MJ'd me right now," Blakeney said.
"If all things are equal and he doesn't have injuries, he's in his fourth or fifth year in the NBA. And yet he's fighting and scratching and clawing his ass off everyday for us at Howard," he added. "He doesn't want to take plays off. He understands there's a sense of urgency with his basketball clock right now."

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I'm sticking to my guns. If they lose against Indiana, he gone. There is talent there. But WTF kind of coaching is going on where it does not translate to the floor.

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I will be all-time shocked if they make a move in season. But we can hope.

Kamila Valieva DQ'd; Russia to lose '22 skating gold to U.S.​

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Olympics on Monday, almost two years after the teenager's doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games.

The verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport means the Russians are set to be stripped of the gold medal in figure skating's team event. The United States finished second and is set to be named Olympic champion instead.
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"We now anticipate the day when we can wholeheartedly celebrate these athletes, along with their peers from around the world," the U.S. Olympic body's CEO, Sarah Hirshland, said in a statement Monday.

The likely new Olympic champions are Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou.
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Never watched a team that made more s**t shots than NW. It seemed like everything they threw up went inside the hoop. Watched balls climb up the rim and over into the nets, saw off balance heaves split the cords, simply everything (OK, not 100%, I get it) found the bottom of the net. Plus, tOSU's offense looked like a peewee game (used to call it 'herd ball'), and no one was spacing, cutting, or setting picks (called it more of a California stop - at a stop sign). Great win for NW, toppling the mighty Ohio State, burying them actually. Starting to believe Holtmann doesn't have the leadership skills to reset, or have team believe in him to have the answer. Saw couple of freshmen, but in cameo appearances, not getting meaningful minutes. Woulda acknowledged the outcome early in fourth quarter and emptied the bench. Who knows, somebody might have played well, and hopefully gotten more minutes down the stretch. Bjork might have an item for the top of his 'to do' list already.

DZ83CK said:

Guess I'm gonna have to start getting used to OSU not making the Big Ten Tournament now. Thanks, Gene!

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Yeah…..with Holtmann, making the BTT will be considered ”a successful season”

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Jake said:

Live his life in a sanctuary? Where the fuck do they think he is for 364 days a year? Let him have his moment.

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In PETA’s defense, Punxsutawney is a bit too close to…

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Skull Session: Ohio State is the “Apex Predator” of the NIL World, “Culture” Must Prevail for Buckeyes to Win 2024 Title and a Look at Ohio State Sports Illustrated Covers Through the Years

Ohio State is the "apex predator" of the NIL world, "culture" must prevail for the Buckeyes to win the 2024 CFP and a look at Ohio State's SI covers through the years.

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SKULL SESSION: OHIO STATE IS THE “APEX PREDATOR” OF THE NIL WORLD, “CULTURE” MUST PREVAIL FOR BUCKEYES TO WIN 2024 TITLE AND A LOOK AT OHIO STATE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVERS THROUGH THE YEARS​

When I learned Sports Illustrated would soon cease to exist, I mourned the death of one of sports’ greatest magazines by looking at some of my favorite covers SI created and distributed throughout the years.

Many of my favorites were Ohio State-themed: One featured Aaron Craft, another Braxton Miller and another Ezekiel Elliott. Ah, the memories.

For those like me who will miss Sports Illustrated, I collected over 30 Ohio State-themed SI covers from 1960 to 2017 and organized them in a gallery below. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

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Nebraska wins!

You heard it here first!

Dale had some good shooting games early in the season. Might be time to find his stroke again or else stay seated.